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Hello and welcome! I'm Amy.

I’m a wildlife, landscape, and adventure photographer based in Pittsboro, North Carolina. Drawn to remote, rugged environments, I spend much of my time exploring wild places—from snow-covered peaks to coastal shorelines. My work seeks to capture both the quiet intensity of wildlife and the expansive beauty of natural landscapes.

Guided by a deep love for wild places, I aim to create images that inspire people to slow down, look closer, and care more deeply about the natural world. Whether leading small-group workshops in the field or teaching online through Women’s Photography Circle, I’m passionate about helping others strengthen both their technical skills and their sense of wonder.

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Thanks for all the love on my Diet Coke post last week! So many of you sent messages with encouragement and creative ideas, and I couldn’t appreciate it more. Starting this Monday feeling a little like a fish out of water—but hey, change
Me trying to act fine after giving up Diet Coke. 🥴🐻‍❄️ It’s been… a journey. But hey, if this polar bear can roll with it, so can I. Please send me all the strength vibes. 💪✨ This week also happens to be Polar Bear Week, a time t
Every encounter with a polar bear changes you. Their quiet strength, their patience on the ice, their eyes reflecting a world most will never see. During #PolarBearWeek I’m thinking about how fragile that world is — and how photography ca
The American bison — survivor of storms, keeper of the plains. 🦬 Honoring this wild icon on #NationalBisonDay.
The perfect Owl-O-Ween mood — fog, feathers, and silence.
Wishing you all a hauntingly beautiful Owl-O-Ween! 🎃🦉 If you’re not already following @resilient_wild, please do! It’s a new hub celebrating images that tell the story of
Tiny wings. Big world. 💛 Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge, Utah #tiftuesday by @shoot_small
This great blue heron and owl should be celebrating a successful catch…
but instead, they are tangled in fishing line — a silent threat that injures or kills countless birds and marine animals every year. Fishing line doesn’t disa
It’s Wolf Awareness Week — a time to reflect on one of Yellowstone’s most important species. When wolves were reintroduced to Yellowstone in 1995, they did more than restore a predator — they helped rebalance an entire ecosyst
This is your Monday morning reminder: focus, patience, and timing are everything. Nature doesn’t rush — and yet, everything gets done.
Ready to master wildlife photography in one of Utah’s most stunning locations? Join me in Salt Lake City for a hands-on Wildlife Photography Workshop with @womensphotographycircle We’ll photograph bison, birds, and the surreal reflection
Shake it off, Monday. Even polar bears need a little reset after diving into the week.
This morning I went birding at a local hotspot with a photography friend and, true to form, my streak with little birds continues—they just don’t love my lens! Luckily, I’m still catching up on editing from Alaska, where the subject
✨ I’m officially joining the Life of a Shoregirl party today! ✨ Because honestly… we all deserve a Friday party. 🧡 This pop-up celebration, #thelifeofashoregirl , hosted by @chelseadear_photography, is running today through Sunday &md
In memory of Jane Goodall — one of the greatest advocates for wildlife and our planet. She taught us not only to observe, but to listen, respect, and care. Thank you, Jane, for showing us that one person’s empathy and action can echo acr
Meet the Roadside Hawk 🦅 — a common but striking raptor across Central and South America. True to its name, it’s often spotted perched on fence posts and power lines along country roads, keeping an eye out for its next meal. I photograph
North Carolina has another rare visitor this week. This Brown Booby has been hanging out about 30 minutes from my house and definitely got off track somehow. Normally, Brown Boobies are tropical seabirds found in warm waters of the Caribbean, Gulf of
Rumor has it the first day of autumn was earlier this week… though you’d never know it with our southern heat. 🔥🍂 No trip to my favorite fall national park for me this year, but it feels like the rest of my feed is there right now, so
My summer adventures kept me away from the beach this year, but yesterday was a treat! 🌊 An impromptu trip to the coast to check out the Spoonbill at Airlie, followed by a boat ride with @denakarenphotography Thanks for such a fun afternoon —